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carlylottsofbookz's review against another edition
3.0
While I suspect that this book was given to me more as a joke than as for actual reading material, I enjoyed it so much!
I'll admit it, I'm a Trekie, TNG (if you know what it stands for, you're in the club) was *my* show. I watched it growing up, and then again as an adult. 7 years of awesome characters with awesome plot lines and themes--I couldn't get enough.
This book was like jumping into a TNG episode that I hadn't watched before. It was great to picture the characters, and I'd say the writing was pretty accurate to the characters.
Excellent read! My first bout into fan fiction...and I think I liked it!
I'll admit it, I'm a Trekie, TNG (if you know what it stands for, you're in the club) was *my* show. I watched it growing up, and then again as an adult. 7 years of awesome characters with awesome plot lines and themes--I couldn't get enough.
This book was like jumping into a TNG episode that I hadn't watched before. It was great to picture the characters, and I'd say the writing was pretty accurate to the characters.
Excellent read! My first bout into fan fiction...and I think I liked it!
felicia_l's review against another edition
5.0
Probably the best book Peter David wrote for any Star Trek series. It answered the many questions behind the relationship of Commander Riker and Counselor Troi. (The sequel was just as compelling and wonderfully gave resolution to the Riker/Troi/Worf triangle with which the show had ended but wasn't answered in films or on DS9.) But this book was truly wonderful to read.
A friend of mine tried to read the sections in chronological order but gave up when she realized she was missing the essence of the work. I told her to just enjoy how it was written...and she did when she stopped her silliness.
I had the chance to meet Peter David in 2009 and have him sign my copy. He said this was one of his favorite pieces to do and he still likes to listen to the audiobook read by Jonathan Frakes (which I definitely need to get).
A friend of mine tried to read the sections in chronological order but gave up when she realized she was missing the essence of the work. I told her to just enjoy how it was written...and she did when she stopped her silliness.
I had the chance to meet Peter David in 2009 and have him sign my copy. He said this was one of his favorite pieces to do and he still likes to listen to the audiobook read by Jonathan Frakes (which I definitely need to get).
feliciaslibrary's review
2.0
2,5 stars ⭐️
”When your heart’s been cut out, how’s it going to feel knowing that you’re the one who wielded the knife?”
Imzadi was an alright (and quick) read, I guess. It felt very weird at some parts of it, and it didn’t help that the audiobook was somewhat difficult to understand sometimes. Idk if I’ll read the second books though.
(I would’ve probably liked it more if I had the paperback)
”When your heart’s been cut out, how’s it going to feel knowing that you’re the one who wielded the knife?”
Imzadi was an alright (and quick) read, I guess. It felt very weird at some parts of it, and it didn’t help that the audiobook was somewhat difficult to understand sometimes. Idk if I’ll read the second books though.
(I would’ve probably liked it more if I had the paperback)
ladyjedi's review against another edition
3.0
This is one of the best Star Trek novels, I have read. There are a lot of Star Trek novels, but only a few manage to distinguish themselves. And this is definitely one of those.
rapunzel711's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kandicez's review
5.0
This one really gave you a lot of insight into Troi and Ryker's relationship. I love reading about what you didn't see on-screen.
brom's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Riker’s characterisation seemed a bit off at times, but can be excused by him being younger/older than we see in the show.
Some tropes were a bit cliché, but I was positively surprised by the direction the plot took. Definitely felt like a Star Trek episode.
Some tropes were a bit cliché, but I was positively surprised by the direction the plot took. Definitely felt like a Star Trek episode.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
littlemisselvis's review
4.0
Good story covering the foundation of Will & Deanna’s relationship and the history. Enjoyed the temporal aspect.